MacDill AFB
Tampa, Florida · Air Force
MacDill AFB hosts U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCSOUTH), and is home to the 6th Air Refueling Wing on the Tampa Bay peninsula.
Quick Facts
Location
Tampa, FL
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Tampa, FL
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,709/mo
State Tax
No state income tax
2026 BAH Rates — Tampa, FL
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,709 | $2,187 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,042 | $2,346 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,066 | $2,526 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,075 | $2,781 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,123 | $2,874 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,063 | $2,463 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,072 | $2,778 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,084 | $2,886 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,141 | $3,039 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,231 | $3,054 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,069 | $2,706 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,078 | $2,853 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,156 | $3,036 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,757 | $2,328 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,039 | $2,649 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,081 | $2,919 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,255 | $3,042 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,390 | $3,057 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,417 | $3,060 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,441 | $3,102 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$2,709/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$722/mo
Tampa is a rapidly growing metro with rising rents. BAH covers most mid-range apartments, but Tampa's popularity has outpaced BAH rates in some neighborhoods. Officers and senior NCOs have strong purchasing options.
Key Insights for MacDill AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,709/month BAH — or $32,508/year — to cover housing costs in the Tampa, FL area.
Florida has no state income tax on military pay, meaning your BAH, base pay, and special pays go further here than in high-tax states.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.